Russia Beats Saudi Arabia in World Cup Opener

Author:
SABC Digital News
Publisher:
SABC Digital News
Publication Date:
15 June 2018
Tags:
World Cup

There was a strong focus on musical acts in this year's FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow. It was headlined by UK pop star Robbie Williams, and backed up by a host of other musicians and artists as well as around 500 dancers, gymnasts and trampolines. They paid homage to all things Russian while welcoming the world to the 21st edition of the tournament.

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